Zacheaus Somorin

Toronto

Global Journalist, Managing Editor at Newsverge

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Lifegate Humanitarian Foundation Offers Free Medical Service To Over 2, 000 Ogun Residents

2 weeks ago | newsverge.com | Zacheaus Somorin

Over 2,000 residents of Ogun State have benefited from the free medical outreach organised by a Non- Governmental Organisation, Lifegate humanitarian foundation. The 2days medical outreach which took place at trade fair, Landerin, Abeokuta, Ogun State had in attendance certified doctors and nurses. The beneficiaries came with cases such as high/low blood pressure, malaria, diabetes, eye problems etc. The Doctors and Nurses provided essential medical services after diagnosing the beneficiaries.
LifeGate Humanitarian support brings free medical to Abeokuta

3 weeks ago | newsverge.com | Zacheaus Somorin

A two-day day free medical checkup, drug and treatment put together by the LifeGate Humanitarian and Well Being Support will take place between 28th and 29th April 2025. Venue of the Medical Outreach is the Trade Fair Complex, Oke Mosan Abeokuta beginning from 10 am daily. The Country’s Director of the LifeGate humanitarian and Well Being support, Mr Olawale Shodeinde in a statement said the medical outreach is geared towards assisting the less privileged within and outside Abeokuta.
House Of Reps Vote In Support Of Emergency Rule

1 month ago | newsverge.com | Zacheaus Somorin

Reports indicate that House of Representatives has voted in support of the declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State. In a move that has split Nigerians and has continued to attract severe criticism, President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday declared a state of emergency in Rivers and suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy Ngozi Odu, and members of the Rivers State House of Assembly for six months following the political crisis that had rocked the state.
BREAKING: Tinubu Declares State Of Emergency In Rivers State

1 month ago | newsverge.com | Zacheaus Somorin

President Bola Tinubu has declared a state of emergency in Rivers State following the protracted political crisis in the state. Tinubu made the proclamation during a nationwide broadcast on Tuesday, suspending Governor Siminalayi Fubara; his deputy Ngozi Odu; and all the members of the House of Assembly for six months. The president also nominated Vice Admiral Ibokette Ibas (Rtd) as Administrator to take charge of the affairs of the state for the first six months.
Lawyer petitions Ogun Police Commissioner over land dispute

2 months ago | newsverge.com | Zacheaus Somorin

Reports reaching NEWSVERGE indicate that a lawyer and human rights activist, Barrister Gabriel Olalekan Soyombo Esq, has petitioned the Ogun State Commissioner of Police over a land dispute at Yemo Village near Orile Ijako, Yewa North Local Government area. The petition verbatim:HONOURABLE COMMISSIONER OF POLICETHe Police Headquarters, EleweranAbeokuta, Ogun State.
BREAKING: Afenifere chieftain Ayo Adebanjo dies at 96

Feb 14, 2025 | newsverge.com | Zacheaus Somorin

Elder statesman and chieftain of the pan-Yoruba socio-cultural organisation, Afenifere, Pa Ayodele Adebanjo, has died at the age of 96. Adebanjo died on Friday morning at his residence in Lekki, Lagos State. The family confirmed his death in a statement made available to NEWSVERGE on Friday. The statement was jointly signed by his children, namely, Mrs. Ayotunde Atteh (nee Ayo-Adebanjo), Mrs. Adeola Azeez (nee Ayo-Adebanjo), and Mr. Obafemi Ayo-Adebanjo.
Court assumes jurisdiction to hear charge against Emefiele

Jan 8, 2025 | newsverge.com | Zacheaus Somorin

The Lagos State Special Offences Court in Ikeja has assumed jurisdiction to hear the allegations of accepting gratification, corrupt demand and receiving property fraudulently obtained made against the former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele. According to Channels, Justice Rahman Oshodi in his ruling delivered on Wednesday.
LifeWORTH HMO Celebrates 10th year, Harps on Technology, Awareness

Dec 17, 2024 | newsverge.com | Zacheaus Somorin

Leading health maintenance organisation, LifeWORTH HMO has said that the company, in the next five years, would focus on using technology and awareness to make healthcare systems more accessible, affordable, and reliable. Managing Director/CEO of LifeWORTH HMO, Dr. Raymond Osho who highlighted that technology is an enabler, explained that LifeWORTH aims to back its processes with technology to make healthcare systems more accessible.
US-Nigeria Agricultural Partnership: Building Food Security Through Collaboration

Dec 17, 2024 | newsverge.com | Zacheaus Somorin

The United States Mission in Nigeria highlights the significant achievements of its longstanding agricultural partnership with Nigeria, which has helped increase food production and strengthen rural economies across the country. The U.S. government, through programs of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), has supported over 5 million Nigerian farmers since 2019.
US Provides $400,000 to Preserve Ancient Nigerian Earthworks at Sungbo’s Eredo

Dec 11, 2024 | newsverge.com | Zacheaus Somorin

The United Stated Mission to Nigeria proudly marks the culmination of a five-year effort to preserve and document Sungbo’s Eredo, a historic 100-mile system of earthworks in southwest Nigeria. Funded by a $400,000 grant from the U.S. Ambassador’s Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP) in 2019, the project underscores the United States’ commitment to preserving Nigeria’s cultural heritage and fostering international collaboration.